Tick-bite emergency room visits are rising as Illinois tick season reaches one of its busiest periods. Federal health data shows weekly tick-bite ER visit rates in every U.S. region except the South Central states are at their highest level for this point in the year since 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Illinois tick season brings several species into focus The Illinois Department of Public Health says

Meta will invest $900 million in Bengaluru-based fintech company CRED, while founder Kunal Shah prepares to take charge of WhatsApp globally. The linked announcements place one of India’s best-known startup founders at the center of Meta’s next phase in messaging, business services and digital payments. Watch: Why did Meta choose Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp? See o

A fresh dispute has emerged after Donald Trump signaled possible legal action against ABC News over its coverage of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington DC. The disagreement centers on how recent reporting framed repair work, vandalism incidents, and historical maintenance spending tied to the landmark. The issue has added another layer of friction between the former president and major media organizations, with Trump accusing the network of presenting an incomplete narrative.

LDF protests inside Kerala Assembly The opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) created a ruckus in the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Tuesday after the Speaker denied permission for an adjournment motion related to the government’s decision to reduce tax on low-alcohol-content beverages. The protest escalated into slogans and a walkout after opposition members expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling. According to proceedings, LDF MLAs entered the wel

Police in Montreal are investigating a deadly shooting in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood that left three people dead, including a police officer, a civilian and the suspected gunman. The case has drawn wider attention after reports of an alleged manifesto linked to the suspect surfaced, though investigators have not officially confirmed a final motive. The shooting unfolded on Monday morning after police were called to a hotel area fol

Arrests reported after pool damage claim At least five people have been arrested and five others cited in connection with alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, an administration official said Monday. The case followed claims by US President Donald Trump that vandals had damaged the Washington landmark by cutting what he described as a 250-foot-long gash into its surface. Trump made the allegation on Saturday but did not p

Montreal shooting leaves three dead A shooting in a Jewish neighbourhood of Montreal on Monday, June 23, left three people dead, including a police officer, a local resident and the suspected gunman, according to authorities. Police said the motive had not yet been determined and urged the public to avoid the affected area while investigators continued their work. The incident took place in a part of Côte-des-Neiges known for kosher restaura

UMusic Hotel Austin has been announced as a 71-acre hospitality, residential and entertainment development in the Texas Hill Country near Austin. The project is planned to include 150 hotel rooms, 600 branded residences and White Rocks Amphitheater, while preserving more than 70% of the site as green space. As of Monday, June 22, 2026, no opening date had been announced. White Rocks is identified as the owner and developer, while UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle is designated as t

Who was Alan Greenspan? He was one of the most influential—and disputed—central bankers in modern U.S. history, leading the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006. Greenspan died on Monday, June 22, 2026, at age 100. His death renewed attention on a career that spanned Wall Street, presidential administrations and nearly two decades at the center of U.S. monetary policy. Who Was Alan Greenspan? Born on March 6, 1926, in New York City, Greenspan

Alan Greenspan, the former Federal Reserve chair who shaped U.S. monetary policy for nearly two decades, died on Monday, June 22, 2026, at age 100. His wife, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell, said Greenspan died at their home from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Alan Greenspan Dies After Nearly Two Decades Leading the Fed Greenspan served as chair of the Federal Res

Meta will invest about $900 million in Indian fintech company CRED as founder Kunal Shah prepares to step away from day-to-day leadership and become WhatsApp’s next leader. The investment and leadership changes were announced on Monday, June 22, 2026. CRED said the financing values the company at $4.5 billion after the investment. The round includes primary and secondary capital and gives Meta an approximately 20% minority stake. Shah will remain a CRED shareholder, while Meta wil

An attack in Edinburgh on June 19 has raised fresh concern over hate crime, anti-Muslim abuse and community safety in the UK. Five men were injured after a 36-year-old man allegedly attacked people while shouting religious abuse. Some of the victims were Muslim, and two men were reportedly returning from mosque prayers when the incident happened. Police and counter-terrorism officers are investigating the case as a suspected hate crime, making it a sensitive moment for m

Ram Charan and Upasana share rare family moment Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni Konidela delighted fans by revealing the face of their daughter, Klin Kaara, for the first time on her third birthday on June 20, 2026. The couple shared a warm family portrait on social media, marking a rare public glimpse of their child after keeping her away from the spotlight since her birth. In the photo, Ram Charan and Upasana are seen lovingly holding Klin Kaara agains

US Iran peace talks in Switzerland have drawn fresh attention as Qatar and Pakistan take a more visible role in efforts to reduce regional tensions. The discussions, held near Lake Lucerne, brought together senior representatives linked to Washington, Tehran, Doha and Islamabad at a time when the Middle East remains under pressure from nuclear concerns, shipping risks and ceasefire disputes. The talks are being watched closely because they

Proxy racket during NEET retest raises fresh concerns Bihar Police have uncovered an alleged NEET-UG retest proxy racket in Lakhisarai that reportedly took place during Sunday’s NEET-UG retest. The case has triggered fresh concerns over exam centre security, biometric verification and insider access during one of India’s most sensitive entrance tests. At least 24 people were reported arrested in the case, while some reports placed the wid

A deadly shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Philippines, left three students dead and several others injured on Monday, June 22, 2026. The incident happened during school hours, sending students, teachers and parents into fear as police and emergency responders rushed to the campus. Injured learners were taken to nearby medical facilities, while authorities secured the school grounds and began a full investigation into the attack.

US-Iran talks in Switzerland have ended with cautious progress after senior officials from Washington and Tehran agreed to continue discussions through a 60-day roadmap. The meeting, supported by Pakistan and Qatar as mediators, did not deliver a final agreement, but it gave both sides a structured process to address sanctions, nuclear concerns, regional security and the safety of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The talks were held

US Iran talks face early tension in Switzerland US and Iranian negotiators continued discussions in Switzerland into the early hours of Monday, June 22, as both sides attempted to advance a fragile diplomatic process aimed at reducing months of conflict across the Middle East. The talks, held at the Swiss resort of Burgenstock, focused on regional security issues and efforts to prevent further escalation that has unsettled global energy marke

World Music Day 2026 will be observed on Sunday, June 21, bringing musicians and audiences together through free performances and community events. Also known as Fête de la Musique or Make Music Day, the annual celebration encourages people of all skill levels to create and enjoy music in public spaces.

NEET UG 2026 Re-Test Begins Today For 22.8 Lakh Students Across India The NEET UG 2026 re-test is being conducted across India today, June 21, 2026, with around 22.8 lakh candidates expected to appear for the medical entrance examination. The re-exam is being held for students who were issued fresh hall tickets for the test. According to available candidate data, a large majority of aspirants are b